Position Information

If you are a licensed engineer with design and construction experience and are looking to build your skills, gain leadership experience, and grow your career; then, join TXDOT's Odessa District and be part of a team delivering more than $1.2B in active construction projects. This position provides the opportunity to grow, lead and make a lasting impact to the communities we serve. The position reports to the Odessa District Construction Office which is comprised of a diverse staff that includes licensed engineers, project managers, auditors, inspectors, laboratory and materials professionals, contract specialists, designers, and engineering assistants. TXDOT offers outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth/advancement, work/life balance and supports Transportation Engineers with leadership programs and Project Management Professional (PMP) / Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) training and certification. Start growing your professional career with TXDOT, apply today!

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer II

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Oversees construction and audit records.
• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Transportation Engineer III

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Oversees construction and audit records.
• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Transportation Engineer II/III

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
• If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer II

• Highway construction design applications.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Construction phasing and sequencing.
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Preparing technical/statistical reports.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Transportation Engineer III (in addition to the above)

• Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation.
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures.
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
• Materials design, specifications and applications.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area.
• Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities.
• Developing and giving presentations.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking/expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)